Intel Core i5 760 vs AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition

[ChrisGTL]

Hey all

After buying a new 460GTX for my current system i'm struggling to play BC2 due to really low fps. My current system is Abit AN52, 5000+BE, 460GTX and 4GB 800Mhz RAM, 580w Type M Hiper PSU.

So i'm going to upgrade

The two CPU's im looking to build round are the Intel Core i5 760 vs AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition.

First question; which is the better for gaming?

Secondly based on the answer of the first question what motherboard will give me good overclocking stability? Any to avoid?

Cheers all,
Chris

 

[cmndr_andi]

I would ignore the i5 750 now (unless you are buying second hand).

Instead- have a look at the new "Sandy Bridge" i5 2500K CPU and a P67 board, here is an in-depth CPU review.

 

[the1gooner]

Well the i5 760 is the better processor but will cost more and there is now Sandy Bridge available.

The X4 965 and a cheap AM3 motherboard would be a good deal.

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

The Phenom II X4 955BE is better value than the X4 965BE as both have an unlocked multiplier.

Since you have 4GB of DDR2 RAM you could get a cheap AM2+ motherboard and plonk in a Phenom II X4 955BE.

 

[Angler]

You could also consider saving some money and taking the chance on a Phenom II X2 555BE and unlocking the other 2 cores.

 

[Uriel]

No point in keeping DDR2 at the moment if you're upgrading motherboard. You can sell it for more than equivalent DDR3 costs.

I upgraded from 5000+ BE to quad a few months ago and you definitely notice the difference in a few (not all though) games.

If you're thinking of going AMD though, I'd be tempted to hang fire and wait for AM3+ motherboards, which will be out soon. It will give better upgrade options in future and you can drop in a Bulldozer at a later date